Newmar Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, Kountry Star and 4 more (2021-2022): Steering
Recall 22V166000 · Mar 17, 2022 · Newmar Corporation
1,277
vehicles affected
1,277
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V166000
- Date
- Mar 17, 2022
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 1,277
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Critical fasteners
- Model years
- 2021-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 New Aire, Essex, King Aire, Ventana, Kountry Star, London Aire, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The upper bolt connecting the steering column may not have been properly tightened, causing the nut to loosen off the bolt, potentially resulting in loss of steering control.
What can happen
Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 16 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar | Dutch Star | 2021-2022 |
| Newmar | Essex | 2021-2022 |
| Newmar | King Aire | 2021-2022 |
| Newmar | Kountry Star | 2021-2022 |
| Newmar | London Aire | 2021-2022 |
| Newmar | Mountain Aire | 2021-2022 |
| Newmar | New Aire | 2021-2022 |
| Newmar | Ventana | 2021-2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V166000?
8 models: Newmar Dutch Star (2021-2022), Newmar Essex (2021-2022), Newmar King Aire (2021-2022) and 5 more, about 1,277 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V166000?
Dealers will inspect and tighten the upper and lower bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
What can happen?
Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.